Market News October 20,2008 From the TMI perspective

New crop potatoes have started in Colorado!!!
 

Colorado Russets are now at full steam, we have great volumes on new crop russets.  Sizing and quality are both excellent with a good spread on both cartons and consumer packs.  We still have some good volumes in Nebraska as well.

'Goodness Unearthed' - United States Potato Board http://www.uspotatoes.com 

TMI is participating in a nation wide campaign with the US Potato Board.
Join us as we ‘Peel Back the Truth’ on potatoes!
‘Goodness Unearthed’ is designed to educate consumers about the health and nutrition of the potato and how to bring them to the busy family table!

Click on the 'Goodness Unearthed' logo above to learn more!

 “Potatoes nurture the body and spirit with fresh from the earth goodness!”

The Year of the Potato

Potatoes are an integral part of sustaining the world’s food system.
As food costs continue to rise potatoes remain one of the most affordable commodities available. Potatoes stand to play an important part in easing the pain of food price inflation, globally.

2008 Is the International Year of the Potato Click here to visit the United Nations website and learn about the Year of the Potato: http://www.potato2008.org/